DOOR COUNTY NEWSWIRE
Cana Island Lighthouse Reopens Friday, August 12
Baileys Harbor, Wis. (August 11, 2022) – The Door County Maritime Museum is excited to announce that the Phase 4 restoration work at Cana Island is nearly complete and the lighthouse tower and keeper’s quarters will be back open to the public starting […]
Read MoreRegister Today for Pet Walk Door County
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 11, 2022) – Pet Walk is the Wisconsin Humane Society’s annual walk for animals, and your support is needed now more than ever! The event will be held in-person at Sunset Park in Sturgeon Bay on Saturday, […]
Read MoreWisconsin Cheese Masters to Partner for the 3rd Year with Open Door Bird Sanctuary Fundraiser
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 9, 2022) – Wisconsin Cheese Masters is partnering with Open Door Bird Sanctuary for the 3rd year to raise funds toward monthly food costs which have doubled this year. The spirit of support that defines the […]
Read More2022 Red Putter Pro Tournament Results
Ephraim, Wis. (August 9, 2022) – Congratulations to 2022 Red Putter Pro Champion Matthew Kraus! The Red Putter Mini Golf in North Ephraim held it’s 20th Pro Tournament on Saturday, August 6th. 71 players participated in 3 rounds of golf on […]
Read MoreWoodwalk Gallery Welcome Affair with New Owners
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 5, 2022) – Woodwalk Gallery is under new ownership! Joslyn and Matt Villalpando are working alongside former owners, Jillaine and Andy Seefeldt, this summer, learning everything about this magical property. They have two daughters, Josephine (Jojo), 4 […]
Read MoreThe Sons of the Never Wrong to Perform at Fishstock on Sunday, August 7
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 2, 2022) – The sixth concert in the 2022 Fishstock Concert Series will feature The Sons of the Never Wrong — “a turbo-charged alt/folk trio from Chicago,” says concert promoter Steve Ellmann — this coming Sunday, […]
Read MoreDCMM Mariner Award Dinner August 9
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (August 2, 2022) – Join Door County Maritime Museum for the 2022 Mariner and Coast Guard Person of the Year Awards Dinner at 5:30pm on Tuesday, August 9 at the Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club. The event will recognize […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Trailblazing Songwriter Ani DiFranco August 7
Fish Creek, Wis. (August 2, 2022) – On Sunday, August 7, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present trailblazing songwriter Ani DiFranco for the first time on its Main Stage. The show will also feature special guests The […]
Read MorePopular Door County Musicians Present “Buckets of Rain: The Songs of Bob Dylan”
Egg Harbor, Wis. (August 2, 2022) – On Wednesday through Friday, August 17, 18 and 19 at 7:00 p.m, Woodwalk Gallery and Events will present “Buckets of Rain: The Songs of Bob Dylan.” Memphis multi-instrumentalist Eric Lewis, California-based string player Chris […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Keillor & Company July 30, Featuring Garrison Keillor, Prudence Johnson, and Dan Chouinard
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 27, 2022) – On Saturday, July 30, at 8 p.m., Door Community Auditorium (DCA) will present Keillor & Company, featuring Garrison Keillor, Prudence Johnson, and Dan Chouinard, on its Main Stage. Keillor & Company is an […]
Read MorePeninsula Preschool Has 3K and 4K Openings for Fall
Ephraim, Wis. (July 27, 2022) – The Peninsula Preschool in Ephraim has a couple of openings in the 3K program and available openings in the 4K program beginning in September. The Peninsula Preschool is a play-based preschool for children 3-5 years. […]
Read More20th Annual Red Putter Pro Tournament August 6
Ephraim, Wis. (July 27, 2022) – The Red Putter Mini Golf in Ephraim once again welcomes professional miniature golfers for its 20th Annual Red Putter Pro Tournament on Saturday, August 6. Some of these pros actually tour the world playing in tournaments, […]
Read More‘Ripcord’ Deploys Laughter at Peninsula Players Theatre
Running July 27 through August 14 Fish Creek, Wis. (July 22, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for David Lindsay-Abaire’s comedy, “Ripcord.” What happens […]
Read MoreLGHS Annual Antique Tractor and Arts Festival July 23-24
Ellison Bay, Wis. (July 22, 2022) – The Liberty Grove Historical Society will be hosting their annual Antique Tractor and Arts Festival on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24. This event runs from 10 am – 4 pm both […]
Read MoreStas and Misha to Perform at Fishstock on Sunday, July 24
Russian Musicians “Will Have You Dancing In The Aisles!” Fish Creek, Wis. (July 22, 2022) – The fourth concert in the 2022 Fishstock Concert Series will feature well-known Russian musicians Stas and Misha this coming Sunday, July 24. Stas Vanlevski […]
Read MoreOpen Door Bird Sanctuary’s Summer Meet n’ Greet Schedule
Jacksonport, Wis. (July 21, 2022) – Open Door Bird Sanctuary is kicking off their summer business Meet N’ Greet schedule this Sunday, July 24 in Ellison Bay. Their goal is to raise $1,600 for one month of food for our […]
Read MoreUpcoming Events at Crossroads at Big Creek
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 21, 2022) – On Friday, July 22, at 6 pm, the Climate Change Coalition will bring Dr. Joel Charles, chair of the Wisconsin Health Professionals for Climate Action, to Crossroads to present a program on the […]
Read MoreSister Bay’s New Summer Fish Boil Launches on August 10
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 21, 2022) – Sister Bay Historical Society has announced the August 10th launch of its first-ever “Summer Fish Boil” at the organization’s Corner of the Past Museum property in Sister Bay. The new annual event will […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Presents Three German Romantic Masters
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 19, 2022) – As much as today, during the Romantic period from approximately 1800 to 1850, music and poetry went hand-in-hand. Music often inspires poets, and poetry often inspires composers. It is this symbiotic relationship that Midsummer’s […]
Read MoreWoodwalk Gallery Under New Ownership
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 19, 2022) – The Woodwalk Gallery has new caretakers. The gallery and event space south of Egg Harbor was purchased by Matt and Joslyn Villalpando, who realized a dream seven years in the making at the […]
Read MoreDoc’s Birthday Bash at DCA to Feature a Host of Beloved Door County Performers
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 15, 2022) – On Sunday, July 24 at 8 p.m., Doc Heide and more than a dozen special guests will take the stage at Door Community Auditorium (DCA) for a one-of-a-kind celebration called Doc’s Birthday Bash. […]
Read MoreAlpine Resort Announces New Docking Rates at Newly Restored Pier
Egg Harbor, Wis. (July 15, 2022) – The Alpine Resort has officially announced its new docking rates at its newly restored pier for the 2022 season. The Alpine will offer free courtesy docking with a minimum $50.00 same day Burton’s […]
Read MoreSB Celebrates Maritime Weekend 2022
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 15, 2022) – Celebrate the kick-off of Maritime Week in Sturgeon Bay with a spectacular fireworks display! Enjoy an evening full of festivities starting at 5PM on Saturday, August 6 at Sunset Park. Stay for an […]
Read MoreCaravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble to Perform at Fishstock on Sat., July 17
Band’s Main Musical Influence is Legendary Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Django Reinhardt Fish Creek, Wis. (July 15, 2022) – The third concert in the 2022 Fishstock Concert Series will feature Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble this coming Sunday, July 17. The ensemble has […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Popular Minnesota Band Cloud Cult in Concert July 22
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 11, 2022) – On Friday, July 22, at 8 p.m., popular Minnesota band Cloud Cult will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the Top Ten Green […]
Read MoreTerese Allen to be Featured at Dinner in the Vineyard on Washington Island
Washington Island, Wis. (July 11, 2022) – Chef and writer, Terese Allen, will be featured chef at Gathering Ground’s 4th annual fundraiser, Dinner in the Vineyard, which will be held on July 29, 2022 on Washington Island. The dinner, set […]
Read MoreSail Through The Avenues Sidewalk Sales 2022
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 11, 2022) – Calling all bargain shoppers! Sturgeon Bay’s Annual Sail Through the Avenues Sidewalk Sales will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Take advantage of extraordinary deals at unique shops and boutiques during this […]
Read MoreMidsummer’s Music Performs Scintillating Summer Serenades
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 8, 2022) – Midsummer’s Music continues its extensive 32nd concert season with a program featuring works by composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, his contemporary Paul Wrantizky, and Bernard Molique. Entitled Scintillating Summer Serenades, the thrilling program consists of a […]
Read MoreDCMM’s Classic & Wooden Boat Show
Sturgeon Bay, Wis. (July 8, 2022) – You’re invited to bring your crew, friends and family for boating and fun on Sturgeon Bay’s historic West Waterfront, with its new promenade and the Jim Kress Maritime Lighthouse Tower! For your enjoyment, […]
Read MorePacific Northwest Singer/Songwriter Brittany Jean Debuts at Fishstock on Sat., July 10
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 8, 2022) – The second concert in the 2022 Fishstock Concert Series will feature popular Pacific Northwest singer/songwriter Brittany Jean this coming Sunday, July 10. The performance will be her first appearance in Door County, said […]
Read MoreDCA Presents The War and Treaty in Concert July 12
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 5, 2022) – On Tuesday, July 12, at 8 p.m., rootsy soul duo The War and Treaty will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. West Virginia-born singer Christian Lopez will open the show. Since […]
Read MoreNative American Music at Noble Square
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 5, 2022) – Join us at Noble Square for a Native American Flute music performed by Vibhas Kendzia on Wednesday, July 13th at 2:00pm. Vibhas joins us from the mystic mountains of Sedona, Arizona, to bring […]
Read MoreBirch Creek Announces 2022 Summer Jazz Ambassador Concerts
Egg Harbor, Wis. (June 5, 2022) – Birch Creek Music Performance Center is excited to present the 2022 season of summer Jazz Ambassador concerts. The Birch Creek Jazz Ambassadors, a jazz combo comprised of advanced students, are scheduled to perform […]
Read MoreFly Away Kite Day in Sister Bay
Sister Bay, Wis. (July 5, 2022) – Come fly with us at Kite Day in Sister Bay happening at the Sister Bay Sports Complex on Saturday, July 16 from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Members of the Wisconsin Kiters Club will be on […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Rousing Irish Band The High Kings in Concert July 7
Fish Creek, Wis. (July 1, 2022) – On Thursday, July 7, at 8 p.m., rousing Irish band The High Kings will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. To say that The High Kings are charting a new course […]
Read More‘Write Me a Murder’ Makes a Bang at Peninsula Players Theatre
Running July 6th through July 24th. Fish Creek, Wis. (July 1, 2022) – Peninsula Players Theatre, America’s oldest professional resident summer theater and Door County’s theatrical icon, is thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for the suspense-filled “Write Me a Murder” […]
Read MoreSip Coffee & Wine Bar Now Open in North Ephraim
Spot & Space expand bringing you Sip & Spot Home. Ephraim, Wis. (July 1, 2022) — Sip & Spot Home are officially open in northern Ephraim, located in the old Rusty Rabbit building. Jennie Bexell, owner of Spot and Space […]
Read MoreDCA Presents WAR in Concert July 3
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 28, 2022) – On Sunday, July 3, at 8 p.m., funk/rock/soul band WAR will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. The multi-platinum-selling WAR (known to some as “the original street band”) has been […]
Read MoreDoor County YMCA Launches Final Phase of the Heart of the Community Capital Campaign
Door County, Wis. (June 28, 2022) – The Door County YMCA is excited to announce the final phase of its Heart of the Community Capital Campaign. This campaign, which started in the fall of 2019 was paused by spring of 2020, […]
Read MoreDCA Presents Iconic Folk Duo Indigo Girls in Concert July 1
Fish Creek, Wis. (June 23, 2022) – On Friday, July 1, at 8 p.m., iconic folk duo Indigo Girls will perform on the Door Community Auditorium (DCA) Main Stage. Special guest Lucy Wainwright Roche will open the show. Over a […]
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